Mechanic B

The City of Barre is hiring a Mechanic B to perform semi-skilled mechanical work on diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment. Candidates should have a high school education, three years of mechanical experience, and must be able to obtain a CDL. The position offers benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and a pension plan. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Barre, VT.
Anyone interested in applying for this position should contact Jeanne Galiano - HR Administrator at: 802-477-1471 or by email at: HR@barrecity.org

Summary/Objective

Performs semi-skilled mechanical work in the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of both diesel and gasoline-powered City automobiles, trucks, fire trucks and light equipment, small engines, and related mechanical equipment; and does welding as required.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• High school or technical school education and three years of mechanical fabrication experience.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in maintenance and repair of heavy and motorized equipment, or equivalent automotive education, required.
• Thorough knowledge of the tools, equipment and procedures used in motor equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to locate, diagnose and repair a wide variety of equipment.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.

Competencies
• Possess a valid CDL in good standing or be able to obtain it within 6 months of the hire date.
• State of Vermont Certified Vehicle Inspector certification is required or must be obtained to complete probation.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Benefits

· Holidays – 13 days (3 are floaters)

· Personal – 1 day

· Vacation - 10 days per year with an initial aware of 5 days after 6 months

· Sick 1 day each month and every 90 consecutive calendar days you don’t use sick, you will be given 1 additional day

· Medical (Emp. Only) BCBS Options – Gold Plan City pays 91.5% of premium, $22.48 per paycheck. Platinum Plan City pays 81.5% of premium, $57.09 per paycheck.

· Dental Delta Dental (Emp. Only) – FREE

· Vision Eye med/Contract – Emp. Only) - $1.56 per week plus a $255 calendar year reimbursement through the union contract.

· VMERS Pension Plan – Group B – Employee 6.375% and Employer 7.000% per week